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Glazed Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies

Deliciously Festive Glazed Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies

Glazed Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies combine the buttery flavor of shortbread with glazed fruits, making them a festive dessert ideal for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional if using flavored rum
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measure accurately
  • 1 cup glazed fruits and glazed cherries can substitute with dried fruits
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons rum or milk use vanilla extract for non-alcoholic option

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed until just combined.
  3. Fold in the glazed fruits and glazed cherries gently.
  4. Divide the dough, shape into squares, wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into strips and then into pieces to form cookies.
  7. Space the cookie pieces on the baking sheets and bake for 23-25 minutes.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar and rum (or milk) to make the glaze.
  10. Glaze each cookie once cool, allowing the glaze to set for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing the dough and use room temperature butter for best results. Cookies can be stored at room temperature for 3-5 days.

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